Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is not a job for the faint …
Big data to create 1.9M IT jobs in U.S. by 2015, says Gartner
There were a lot of reasons for Gartner researchers to give a gloomy economic outlook at its Symposium/ITxpo conference here, …
IBM refreshes analysis offerings
At IBM’s Information On Demand and Business Analytics Forum, being held this week in Las Vegas, the company announced a …
Android malware exploding: Trend Micro
The amount of mobile Android malware has surged this year, from a count of 30,000 malware specimens in June to almost 175,000 …
Dell ramps up converged infrastructure push with Active Systems
Dell mapped out the next phase of its data centre strategy on Thursday with new hardware and software that it …
Microsoft to showcase cloud, Windows innovations at GITEX
Microsoft Gulf is set to showcase its latest innovations across the cloud portfolio and the Windows platform at GITEX. Microsoft …
Juniper strengthens network edge with new routers
Juniper Networks this week has rolled out edge routers designed to enable service providers to rapidly deploy new service applications. Juniper’s …
Jacky’s posts 11% sales increase at Gitex Shopper 2012
The retailer posts a 11% sales increase from participation at GITEX Shopper 2012, attributes success to strategic location of the event, stand design, promotions for smartphones and ultrabooks
Lenovo tops HP in PC sales, says Gartner
Lenovo has stripped HP of its title as the world’s top seller of PCs, research firm Gartner said in a …
Huawei customers announce security concerns after congressional report
Three service providers that use equipment from Huawei have said they will take strong precautions to ensure the security of …
Lenovo unveils Windows 8, RT hybrid laptop, tablet devices
Lenovo has announced a new range of Windows 8 and RT hybrid computing devices that can function as tablets or …
IBM expands PureSystems line for data duties
IBM has expanded its PureSystems line of pre-integrated systems to include new models to handle business analysis and online transaction …
Dell supercomputer design spawns new line of servers
Dell has developed a line of servers based on designs the company is using in an upcoming 10-petaflop supercomputer called …
Cisco to cut ties with ZTE after alleged Iranian sales
Cisco has reportedly cut ties with Chinese telecom vendor ZTE after allegations that ZTE sold Cisco gear to Iran. In …
Calxeda receives $55m to push ARM chips into data centre
Chip maker Calxeda has received an investment to the tune of US$55 million to develop low-power server chips with ARM …
Analysts blame politics, not security, for Huawei, ZTE allegations
A year-long investigation by a U.S. congressional committee has reportedly concluded that Huawei Technologies and ZTE pose a security threat …
The titans- Hesham Tantawi
Hesham Tantawi, VP, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Asbis
Strength to strength
The peripherals industry is looking up as analysts continue to predict a growth in demand and sales in the year ahead driven by a host of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and ultrabooks. We speak to the experts to take a look at the regional dynamics of the market.
Ten Apple moments in the year since Jobs’ death
It’s been a busy, bumpy year for Apple since Steve Jobs died last Oct 5. The company won a massive …
Cyber criminals plan attack on major U.S. banks
A cyber gang thought to be based in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union is recruiting dozens of people to participate …